Where's the Iowa?

rifleman13 · 05-31-08, 02:39 AM

Hi there!

I read the GWX manual and it says it has a Iowa class battleship included in the campaign.

Quote:

U-boat commanders can find an Iowa-class battleship during training cruises off the U.S. East Coast and other historical locations and activities when the campaign or a random event calls for a U.S. battleship.

The question is, WHERE and WHEN?

Thnx!

mcf1 · 05-31-08, 02:46 AM

If you can find her in historical locations and activities, this could help
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Iow...9#World_War_II

KeptinCranky · 05-31-08, 08:19 AM

I suggest you check out Casablanca, about November 1942 I think, that's when the Iowa took president Roosevelt there for the Casablanca Conference

Wouldn't be something to not only sink the USS Iowa but to know that you have a good chance for taking down Roosevelt with her, what U-boat captain worth his salt wouldn't take that shot

Cohaagen · 05-31-08, 11:35 AM

The Iowa wasn't even in commission in Nov '42 - she was still in dock with civilian hands working on her! Doubtful she even had her turrets installed at that time.

The Iowa class spent the vast majority of their time in the Pacific as fast carrier escorts, as per their intended role. You won't see them much in GWX, except when they're working up along America's east coast or the odd foray over the ocean.

HW3 · 05-31-08, 01:21 PM

Quote:

I suggest you check out Casablanca, about November 1942 I think

It was January 14-24 1943. The USS Iowa took FDR to North Africa for the Tehran Conference in November of 1943.

KeptinCranky · 05-31-08, 03:43 PM

Right, I'll remember that, I've got November 1942 spooking through my head for ages now...don't know why really...guess I read that somewhere....

Ah well, January of 1943 off Casablanca would be the best bet to catch an Iowa then

Jimbuna · 05-31-08, 03:58 PM

Clue: Check the Campaign_Scr

She is also scripted into a couple of Single Missions.

VonDos · 06-02-08, 06:14 PM

:hmm: :hmm: :hmm: Maybe

Try to find her in the museum!

Jimbuna · 06-03-08, 01:58 AM

LOL

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VonDos Admiral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 2,360 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 61	:hmm: :hmm: :hmm: Maybe Try to find her in the museum! <run away> __________________ Those, others and WIP ships are avaiable in my SHIPYARD here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=136508

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05-31-08, 02:46 AM	#2
mcf1 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greece, Volos Posts: 710 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	If you can find her in historical locations and activities, this could help http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Iow...9#World_War_II

05-31-08, 08:19 AM	#3
KeptinCranky Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,050 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I suggest you check out Casablanca, about November 1942 I think, that's when the Iowa took president Roosevelt there for the Casablanca Conference Wouldn't be something to not only sink the USS Iowa but to know that you have a good chance for taking down Roosevelt with her, what U-boat captain worth his salt wouldn't take that shot

05-31-08, 11:35 AM	#4
Cohaagen Frogman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 296 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	The Iowa wasn't even in commission in Nov '42 - she was still in dock with civilian hands working on her! Doubtful she even had her turrets installed at that time. The Iowa class spent the vast majority of their time in the Pacific as fast carrier escorts, as per their intended role. You won't see them much in GWX, except when they're working up along America's east coast or the odd foray over the ocean.

05-31-08, 03:43 PM	#6
KeptinCranky Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,050 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Right, I'll remember that, I've got November 1942 spooking through my head for ages now...don't know why really...guess I read that somewhere.... Ah well, January of 1943 off Casablanca would be the best bet to catch an Iowa then